Technology - Submarine travels to the museum: steel colossus on its last leg
A roughly 350 metric tonnes heavy U-Boat is on the move after months of preparation, heading to a museum in Sinsheim (Baden-Württemberg). The steel colossus, discarded by the Navy, left the premises of the Technik Museum in Speyer (Rheinland-Pfalz) on a heavy-load transporter on Sunday. Numerous onlookers couldn't help but be drawn to this extraordinary convoy and took pictures along the route. The first leg of the journey took U17 to the Rhine, where it will be moored onto a barge on this Monday. The maritime classic is expected to reach its destination on July 28.
The approximately 50-meter long U-Boat has been in service since 1973 and was decommissioned by the Navy in 2010. Over a year ago, a portal crane named U17 onto a floating platform, which brought the steel giant of the 206A class to Speyer. Thousands stood at the Rhine bank in Baden-Württemberg, Rheinland-Pfalz, and North Rhine-Westphalia and watched the transport of this impressive exhibition piece. In Speyer, weight was removed – also to make the boat ready for filming. In Heidelberg, for example, U17 must be tilted 73 degrees to the side before passing under the Old Bridge.
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- The historic U-Boat's journey to its new home in Sinsheim's Transportation Museum in Baden-Württemberg highlights Germany's rich history in defense and technology.
- Visitors in Cologne's museums might consider booking a day trip to Sinsheim to witness the arrival of the U-Boat, adding an exciting event to their itinerary.
- Once the U-Boat reaches its destination, it will become a fascinating exhibit, attracting visitors from across Germany and beyond, including Schleswig-Holstein and Rhineland-Palatinate.
- The Rhine, a significant waterway in Germany, will play a vital role in the transportation of the U-Boat, with the vessel being transferred to a barge for part of the journey.
- After its arrival in Sinsheim, the U-Boat may even make an appearance on stages during special events or exhibitions, showcasing its role in Germany's maritime history.
- Sunday's transport of the U-Boat attracted numerous onlookers, sparking a surge of interest in museums and historical sites in Baden-Württemberg, such as Koblenz's Deutsches Eck pedestal.
- The people of Mannheim, with its strong shipping industry, can appreciate the intricate engineering that went into the creation and transportation of this U-Boat, which was once one of Germany's mighty naval vessels.
- The anticipated arrival of the U-Boat in Sinsheim sparked excitement for the local community, as they look forward to the days of exploration and knowledge-sharing that visitation to the museum will bring.
